No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 857

"If I don't move out, Ms. Perez might just show up at the hospital tomorrow with a protest banner," Fanny sighed, exasperated.

"Then just move out. Let's keep her from causing a scene for now," Sinclair agreed, standing firmly by her side, just as he always had.

Back in their school days, when Fanny would skimp on her homework or not do it at all, Sinclair was the one who always covered for her when she had to stay late

to finish it up.

Who would've thought that even now, at this age, she'd still be relying on the same old tricks?

"Fanny," Yates's voice interrupted her thoughts.

He jogged over, giving a nod to Sinclair before turning his attention to Fanny. "Can we grab dinner together tonight?"

"Can't, I've got plans with my uncle," Fanny said, using her favorite excuse, a tactic she had refined over the years.

Being the stunning woman that she was, admirers were never in short supply. Whenever someone tried to pursue her or slipped her a love note, she'd always call on Sinclair to play the role of her boyfriend. And now was no different.

to Sinclair, "Mr. Anderson, would it be

replied, more decisively

back wasn't something that could be rushed, so he smiled and nodded slightly. "Alright then,

name softly, "If it's work-related, we can discuss it during office hours.

Yates's face pale slightly. "Fanny, even if we're... not together

a realist. "Even if exes can stay friends, it's never genuine, and besides...

to their ex? She knew she wouldn't want

talk about finding a new boyfriend made Yates's heart

present, and his own pride

to win her back, yet she remained so distant and cold, which was frustrating Yates deeply. "Alright then," he

turned to Sinclair, "Uncle, shall

as Fanny walked away with Sinclair, each step carrying her further

J

they'd been apart, he'd reflected deeply on their issues. There wasn't anything major-just that he'd been

hurdle to find a way to be closer

without compromising his job